Rosales joins Rangers, Anderson update and Friday’s lineup vs. Texas

Steve Kroner subbing for Susan Slusser for the opener of a three-game series against second-place Texas:

Adam Rosales, designated for assignment for Wednesday, will remain at the Coliseum for three more days — with the Rangers. Texas claimed the utilityman off waivers Friday morning.

A’s assistant general manager David Forst gave Rosales the news.

“I was really shocked, but excited at the same time,” Rosales said. “Obviously bittersweet. I was with the A’s for four years. (I) feel like I grew up a lot with them. But it’s great. I’m ready for this new chapter in my baseball life.”

A’s manager Bob Melvin spoke with Rosales on Friday afternoon. Melvin admitted it was a “little weird” for both Rosales and the A’s.

Anderson update: Brett Anderson threw live batting practice early Friday; Melvin estimated Anderson threw 55-58 pitches (including about 25 warm-up throws). “It looked like everything went smoothly to me,” Melvin said, “and no complaints from him as far as physically.” The A’s will wait until they see how Anderson feels Saturday before announcing the next step for him on his rehab from a foot injury.

Other items of interest: Melvin said the A’s probably will stay on turn in their rotation even with three off-days in an eight-day stretch. One reason not to skip anyone: to give Bartolo Colon two extra days of rest. Melvin said Colon’s velocity has been down in each of his past three starts. … John Jaso remains on the concussion disabled list. Melvin said the catcher will undergo some tests Saturday. … Texas optioned outfielder Engel Beltre to Triple-A to make room for Rosales on the roster.

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it looked like everything went smoothly to me – and no complaints from him as far as physically.